This report analyzes the business scenario of Zylla Limited, a company providing river crossing services, which is planning to purchase a new ferry to meet growing demand. The report explores various financing sources, including short-term options like commercial paper and customer advances, and long-term sources such as loans from financial institutions and retained earnings. It then delves into investment appraisal techniques, including payback period, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR), to evaluate the financial viability of the ferry project. The report provides calculations and interpretations of these techniques, concluding that the investment in the new ferry is financially beneficial for Zylla Limited. It also includes an introduction and a conclusion, along with a detailed list of references, consisting of books, journals, and online resources.